POLICE are seeking any information on senseless vandalism at the newly built Ballam Park East Pavilion on 24 February, the day after it was opened. Windows and lights were smashed and graffiti sprayed on walls at the $3.07 million home of the Karingal Bulls Football Netball Club and Long Island Cricket Club. Frankston mayor Cr Colin Hampton said more than $15,000 worth of damage was caused during the vandalism. “This is incredibly frustrating for council and the clubs who have worked together to deliver a sporting and community mecca at one of our region’s most popular locations,” Cr Hampton said…
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THROW another shrimp on the barbie and get to know your neighbours. That’s the message from Frankston Council ahead of Neighbours Day on Sunday 25 March. Council is encouraging residents to take part in the day by hosting a street barbecue, picnic in a park, community event or even just a cup of coffee or tea with neighbours. “We encourage all residents to get to know their neighbours,” the mayor Cr Colin Hampton said. “If you don’t know the person who lives next door or across the street, this is the chance to make a special effort to introduce yourself.” Council…
FRANKSTON residents should be alert but not alarmed at this stage about the developing recycling crisis at other municipalities across Victoria, according to Frankston Council. Council says households should “recycle right” in response to China’s tighter controls on imported recycled materials and can help by rinsing bottles, cans, jars and plastics to “help reduce contamination of recyclables”. Several councils elsewhere have been told by Visy that the company no longer accepts recycling due to China banning the import of waste from Australia. Frankston Council’s recycling contractor is Solo Resource recovery but the Municipal Association of Victoria has warned ratepayers across…
POLICE fired three shots at a stolen car during a dramatic pursuit along back roads in Red Hill, Dromana and Teurong, Friday 2 March. Two men in the car – and two others arrested earlier – were believed to have been involved in a carjacking and robbery the day before as well as another robbery, both in Rosebud. In the first incident, two teenage boys were allegedly run off Waterfall Gully Road by a stolen Toyota four-wheel-drive about midnight, Thursday 1 March. They were chased away and their car, as well as wallets, phones and power tools were stolen. The…
RESIDENTS of the Ambassador apartments rushed to help a woman screaming for help after allegedly being attacked with a knife by a male friend, 3am, Saturday 3 March. Police said the 18-year-old received lacerations to her arms and head in the incident and was taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment. She was reportedly in a non-life threatening condition, Friday. A 23-year-old man, of Nepean Highway, Frankston, was later taken into custody. He has been charged with intentionally causing injuries and related charges and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date. Anyone with information is urged to…